Culinary herbs and teas for immune support
Photo Cred: pintando la luz/Unsplash By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP Most of the planet is currently on some form of lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),...
Read MorePsychedelic compound could be produced in yeast
Photo Cred: The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark in Kongens Lyngby have found that that psilocybin, a potential drug...
Read MoreStudy analyzes Zhichan powder in treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Photo Cred: Daria Shevtsova/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A network pharmacology analysis of Zhichan powder shows promise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research published in the journal...
Read MoreCompany selling CBD product penalized for COVID-19 prevention claims
Photo Cred: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing to issue warning letters to companies for selling...
Read MoreMelinjo seed extract could improve obesity, diabetes
Photo Cred: Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury An extract from seeds of the Melinjo tree activates the physiologically beneficial substance adiponectin, which improves obesity and diabetes, according to a new...
Read MoreVitamin D boosts mobility post-surgery
Photo Cred: Simone van der Koelen/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, and vitamin D...
Read MoreCurcumin possible treatment for Alzheimer’s when delivered properly
Photo Cred: Marta Branco/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Curcumin can be delivered effectively in human cells via tiny nanoparticles, opening possibility for treatment of chronic conditions such as cancer, heart disease,...
Read MoreMolecule found in oranges may reduce obesity
Photo Cred: Max/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A molecule found sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin could drastically reduce obesity and reverse its negative side-effects, according new research published in the...
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